Metal Anarchy

  • Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan: “I Think That Rock Has Been Purposely Dialed Down In The Culture”

    During a new episode of “The Magnificent Others” podcast, Billy Corgan (The Smashing Pumpkins) talked about the current state of rock music with Conrad Flynn. For his part, Corgan believes “rock has been purposely dialed down in the culture.”

    Corgan said the following:

    “I think, and I will say it overtly, I think that rock has been purposely dialed down in the culture. [It began in the] late ’90s. I think the first, and again this gets wizard behind the curtain, right? Somebody’s going to say, ‘Well, how do you know who was the wizard behind the curtain?’ All I know is I saw the gravity shift ,okay?

    If you were at MTV, or around MTV in 1997-98, suddenly they decided rock was out, when rock was very, very high up in the thing. And it was replaced by rap. They immediately changed the way… their standards and practices immediately shifted. So now that things that weren’t allowed were suddenly allowed, people were waving guns. Okay, so some people assert that the CIA was involved in all that. Again, above my paygrade. But I saw it happen. I did witness it happen.

    And of course great music came out of it. So it’s not like, it’s not a barren wasteland where something was pushed in that replaced something. Qualitative things and great artists came in, but there was this overt shift. I saw it happen. And then now as you pointed out rap seems to be waning in terms of its cultural influence. Pop is completely dominant.

    Rock is probably the most dominant ticket-selling thing in the western world, and yet there’s almost no representation of rock in culture. So why do we have that schism? I think they purposely dialed down the ability of rock stars to have a voice in the culture. Or… those who exist within the ecosystem are basically… they know they’ll color between the lines so they don’t have to worry about that.”

    [via The PRP]

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  • Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl Gives Turnstile A Shout Out During Manchester, UK Show

    During Foo Fighters’ February 27 show at the O2 Ritz in Manchester, England, vocalist/guitarist Dave Grohl gave Turnstile a shout out. He said the following:

    “Tonight I’m gonna dedicate [‘My Hero‘] to a band who I think is great and who might be here tonight in the audience — I’m not sure. But I’m very happy, coming from an old school, hardcore punk rock background on the East Coast in Washington DC, our neighbors in Washington, DC were from a little town called Baltimore, Maryland — not far, it’s only 45 minutes. So whenever I see someone from Baltimore doing something really great and enjoying the successes of their hard-earned work, I like to shout ’em out. So I’m gonna… let’s dedicate this one to the fellas, and ladies, in Turnstile. Let’s give this one up for Turnstile.”

    [via The PRP]

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  • Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor On The Band’s Current Shows: “I Don’t Know If We’re Gonna Be Touring Anymore After This”

    It looks like Nine Nich Nails are facing an uncertain future. During the band’s February 27 show in Tulsa, OK, frontman Trent Reznor claimed they may not be returning to the road following their current tour.

    Reznor said the following:

    “I think one of the first times we played here, I think maybe it was Cain’s Ballroom, like 80 years ago…. I think we were opening for Peter Murphy… and we were playing ‘Head Like A Hole,’ and I could see someone in the back screaming the fuckin’ lyrics back at me, and I thought, ‘This is all I ever wanted in life, is to connect with somebody like that dude in the back [of the venue]. Anyway, that’s what I think of when I roll into Tulsa.

    I don’t know if we’re gonna be touring anymore after this, but I’m proud of the show that we’re doing right now. And I’m fuckin’ grateful that you’ve chosen to spend your evening with us tonight. Thank you very much.”

    Tour Dates:

    03/03 Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
    03/06 Glendale, AZ – Desert Diamond Arena
    03/07 Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena
    03/09 San Diego, CA – Pechanga Arena
    03/10 Anaheim, CA – Honda Center
    03/13 Salt Lake City, UT – Delta Center
    03/15 San Francisco, CA – Chase Center
    03/16 Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center

    [via Consequence]

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  • Deadsy Frontman Elijah Blue Allman Arrested For Assault, Trespassing, Etc.

    According to TMZ, Deadsy’s Elijah Blue Allman was recently arrested after “causing a disturbance and acting belligerently” at a prep school dining hall in Concord, New Hampshire. The frontman was booked into Merrimack County Jail on the following charges: two counts of simple assault, one count of criminal trespass, one count of criminal threatening, and one count of disorderly conduct. Allman was processed and has been released on personal recognizance. An arraignment date is still pending.

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  • Author & Punisher Announce European/UK Tour With King Yosef

    Author & Punisher have announced a European/UK tour. King Yosef will also perform on select dates.

    Tour Dates:

    06/23 Glasgow, UK – Slay
    06/24 Bristol, UK – Strange Brew
    06/25 London, UK – XOYO
    06/26 Bourlon, FRA – Rock in Bourlon
    06/27 Hauteville, SWI – Abyss Fest

    With King Yosef:

    06/29 Munich, GER – Feierwerk
    06/30 Ljubljana, SLO – Gromka
    07/01 Zagreb, CRO – Mocvara
    07/02 Belgrade, SER – KC Grad
    07/03 Budapest, HUN – Turbina
    07/04 Linz, AUT – Kapu
    07/05 Prague, CZE – Bike Jesus

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  • Kittie Announce June 2026 North American Tour With Kingdom Of Giants And Gore.

    Kittie have announced a June North American tour with Kingdom Of Giants and Gore. The trek will find the band celebrating their 30th anniversary.

    Tour Dates:

    With Gore.:

    06/06 St. Louis, MO – The Pageant
    06/08 Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre
    06/09 Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot

    With Kingdom Of Giants and Gore.:

    06/12 Anaheim, CA – House of Blues
    06/13 Phoenix, AZ – Nile Theater
    06/15 San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theatre
    06/16 Houston, TX – House of Blues
    06/18 Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl
    06/19 Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
    06/20 Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore
    06/21 Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
    06/23 New York, NY – Irving Plaza
    06/24 Worcester, MA – The Palladium
    06/26 Toronto, ON – Danforth Music Hall
    06/27 Montreal, QC – Théâtre Beanfield

    Kittie commented:

    “We’re excited to announce our ‘Legacy Of Fire tour‘ on the eve of our 30th anniversary as a band. Thirty years ago, we ignited a spark. Three decades later, that fire is still burning, stronger and more focused than ever. ‘Legacy Of Fire‘ is a celebration of every stage, every struggle, and every fan who carried us forward. Coming back to the US + Canada for our first full headline tour over a decade feels incredible. We’re ready to honor our history while ushering in the next chapter!”

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  • The HU Announce Fall European/UK Tour

    The HU have announced a headlining European/UK tour. SKÁLD will serve as support.

    Tour Dates:

    09/29 Glasgow, UK – O2 Academy
    10/01 Bristol, UK – Prospect Building
    10/02 Bournemouth, UK – O2 Academy
    10/03 Newcastle, UK – O2 City Hall
    10/05 Belfast, IRE – The Telegraph
    10/06 Dublin, IRE – 3Olympia Theatre
    10/08 Birmingham, UK – O2 Academy
    10/09 London, UK – O2 Academy
    10/10 Manchester, UK – O2 Apollo
    10/11 Norwich, UK – UEA
    10/14 Brussels, BEL – Anciennt Belgique
    10/15 Hamburg, GER – Sporthalle
    10/17 Munich, GER – Tonhalle
    10/18 Berlin, GER – Columbiahalle
    10/19-20 Warsaw, POL – Stodola
    10/22 Cologne, GER – Palladium
    10/23 Utrecht, NET – Tivoli Vredenburg
    10/24 Tilburg, NET – 013
    10/27 Paris, FRA – L’Olympia
    10/28 Lyon, FRA – Le Radian
    10/30 Zurich, SWI – X-Tra
    10/31 Esch-sur-Alzette, LUX – Rockhal

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  • Agnostic Front Announce Summer European/UK Tour

    Agnostic Front have announced a European/UK tour. The trek will take place this summer.

    Tour Dates:

    06/19 Karlsruhe, GER – Substage
    06/20 Montreuil, FRA – La Marbrerie
    06/21 Clisson, FRA – Hellfest
    06/22 Lille, FRA – La Brat Cave
    06/23 Hoogeveen, NET – Het Podium
    06/25 Chemnitz, GER – Ajz Bt
    06/26 Tábor, CZE – Mighty Sounds
    06/27 Münster, GER – Vainstream Rockfest
    06/28 Rostock, GER – Mau Club
    07/02 Ballenstedt, GER – Rockharz
    07/04 Nürnberg, GER – Save The Core Festival
    07/05 Rotterdam, NET – Baroeg
    07/06 Wolverhampton, UK – The Robin
    07/07 Leeds, UK – Boom Leeds
    07/08 Glasgow, UK – Slay
    07/09 Newport, UK – Corn Exchange
    07/10 London, UK – The Underworld
    07/11 Düsseldorf, GER – Merkur Spiel Arena
    07/25 Töging Am Inn, GER – Silo1
    07/26 Tolmin, SLO – Tolminator
    07/31 Albi, FRA – Xtremefest
    08/01 Gränichen, SWI – Open Air Gränichen
    08/02 St Maurice De Gourdans, FRA – Sylak Open Air
    08/08 Duffe, BEL – Brakrock Ecofest
    08/14 Graz, AUT – Freiluft Arena
    08/15 Sulingen, GER – Reload Festival

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  • Metallica To Add More Dates To Their Residency At The Las Vegas Sphere

    Due to high demand, Metallica are planning to add more shows to their residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada. The new dates are still pending. The previously announced dates are scheduled to take place on October 1, 3, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, and 31.

    The band commented:

    “Due to unbelievable demand (wow, guys!) SIX SHOWS are being added to our Life Burns Faster residency at Sphere in Las Vegas. Fan Club Ticket Presale* for these six shows will begin on Wednesday, March 4, at 1 PM ET // 10 AM PT.

    If you already have a Legacy or Fifth Member code, you can use it to access this new presale. Single-Night Tickets, 2-Night No Repeat Weekend Tickets, Enhanced Experience Tickets, and Travel Packages** will be available.

    Keep watching for dates and additional info.

    BUY PRESALE TICKETS

    * This will not be a staggered presale. Legacy Members and Fifth Members will BOTH have access at the same time, 10 AM PT on Wednesday.

    ** Travel Packages will be on sale to the general public. There will not be a Fan Club Presale window.”

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  • Necrofier Premiere “Fires Of The Apocalypse, Light My Path I” Music Video

    Necrofier have premiered a new video for their song “Fires Of The Apocalypse, Light My Path I.” This track is from the band’s latest album “Transcend Into Oblivion.” Guitarist/vocalist Bakka commented:

    “The beginning when your eyes see for the first time. Something in you has changed but you don’t know what it is yet. You’re drawn to it, it consumes you. You are not the person you were before, but you don’t know why and how yet. New beginnings burn deep in the soul.”

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